The Iran-Israel War: A False Front of Power
The Iran-Israel war has been making headlines in April, and rightly so—the fear of a WWIII happening has the world glued to screens now, more than ever before.
Lt Gen (R) Tariq Khan has a different view of these attacks between Iran and Israel. He deems them only to be an act; a play that appears to show both countries as protagonists.
Russia’s War in Ukraine: Shrouded in Western Hypocrisy
In his analysis, Lt Gen (R) Tariq Khan discusses the glaring hypocrisy of the West amid Russia’s war with Ukraine. He highlights the stark contrast in Western response, noting that despite its apathy towards conflicts in Iraq, Palestine, and Bosnia, the West has now decided to raise its voice for Ukraine simply because it’s considered “civilized,” unlike the others. The author critiques Western involvement and its portrayal of Ukraine as a victim, while predicting a grim future for the country. He emphasizes the need for a fairer global order based on equality and justice.
Palestine: Nemesis of Islamic Character
The conflict between Israel and Palestine is complex and has historical, military, and political dimensions. It is rooted in the illegal occupation of Palestinian land. The crisis has been analyzed extensively, but the suffering continues.
Lt Gen (R) Tariq Khan states that it is crucial to take a stand, especially when innocent lives are at stake. The conflict is not about generalizations but specific incidents of legal, moral, communal, and societal violations.
The historical backdrop of the conflict goes back over a century, with the concept of Zionism playing a significant role.
The New Great Game: A Pakistani Perspective
Lt Gen Tariq Khan provides an in-depth account of the historical rivalry known as the “Great Game” that took place between the British and Russian empires in the subcontinent during the 19th century.
In his paper, he explains that the withdrawal of the US from Afghanistan created a power vacuum, which set the stage for a “New Great Game” in the South Asian region.
This region is of immense importance due to its geo-strategic location which is central to China, Central Asian republics, Iran, and Pakistan.
Transforming the Economic Condition of Pakistan: Challenges & Solutions
Lt Gen (R) Tariq Khan examines the dire economic condition of Pakistan. He asserts that the state of Pakistan’s economy is the result of none other than its own policies and its disregard for the well-being of its citizens. In light of this self-inflicted damage, he advocates for a new economic initiative to steer Pakistan towards recovery.
Examining Iran’s Missile Offensive Against Pakistan
Iran conducted missile strikes about 50 Kms deep into Pakistan on 16th January, 2024, striking Panjgur. The news was first broken on social media and then by the international press with a public statement made by Iran. Pakistan then retaliated within 48 hours and undertook a drone attack on Saravan in Iran along with other stand-off weapons and loitering munitions.
A Comprehensive History of the Ongoing Palestine-Israel Conflict
Lt Gen. (R) Tariq Khan attempts to analyse the reality of the Arab-Israel conflict. It is a complicated conflict in the sense that it has a historical angle, a military dimension and a political influence. However, it is, at the same time, a simple conflict also, as it is easily explained as a phenomenon triggered by the illegal occupation of land by a usurper and the legitimate response by the legal occupants of the land in resisting this unlawful occupation.